Basic Details Surname Desmaris Forenames Joseph R J M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number J/87112 Honours DFC Notes Pilot Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.C.A.F. Unit (Primary - Stated) 425 Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Halifax MZ 538 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer / Pilot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Aine, Norrth Yorkshire Country of burial England Town of burial Harrogate Cemetery Stone Fall Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 18 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Crashed after take-off Manner of death reference Killed in Action